Synopsis

Rachel White, a diligent attorney and the steadfast maid of honor for her charismatic best friend Darcy, has always lived in Darcy's shadow. For years, Rachel has quietly accepted her secondary role in their lopsided friendship, playing by all the rules. However, on the night of her thirtieth birthday, years of suppressed feelings erupt, leading Rachel to confess her love to Darcy's fiancé, Dex. To her astonishment and simultaneous horror, Dex reciprocates her feelings, throwing Rachel's carefully constructed world into chaos. As Darcy's wedding day rapidly approaches, Rachel finds herself in an impossible predicament, caught between her deep loyalty to her best friend and an undeniable, illicit love. This moral quandary forces her to confront uncomfortable truths about herself, friendship, and the blurry lines between right and wrong, ultimately demanding a choice that could unravel everything.

Critical Reception

"Emily Giffin's 'Something Borrowed' captivated audiences as a smash-hit debut, earning praise for its nuanced portrayal of a morally complex love triangle and establishing her as a 'modern-day Jane Austen' for contemporary women's fiction."

Adaptations

Blockbuster movie starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, and John Krasinski.

Metadata

ISBN:9781429904605
Pages:460
Age Rating:16+

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